Skilled Migrant Category

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If you have skills, qualifications or experience that New Zealand needs you may be able to apply for a resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category.

The Skilled Migrant Category is a points system based on factors such as age, work experience, your qualifications, and an offer of skilled employment. You must also be aged 55 or under, and meet English language, health, and character requirements.
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How it works?

  • Self-Assessment
  • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
  • Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
  • If you have 160 points or more you’ll be selected.
  • Submit a resident application
  • Receive your visa
  • If successful, you’ll be issued a resident visa

Common mistakes to avoid

Skilled Migrant Category applicants often make these mistakes that result in fewer points being recognized:

Qualifications not recognized

If you’re claiming points for your qualifications they need to either be on the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment.

Work experience not comparable

If you’re claiming points for work experience it must be in the same field as your qualification and job/job offer.

Bonus point requirements not met

To claim work experience bonus points you need to meet the strict requirements outlined on the Long-Term Skill Shortage List.

Long term skill shortage list

The Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) identifies occupations where there is a sustained and on-going shortage of highly skilled workers both globally and throughout New Zealand.

Regional skill shortage list

The Regional Skill Shortage List (RSSL) includes occupations where skilled workers are required in particular regions of New Zealand and indicates that there are no New
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